Well, glad THAT'S over! But, seriously...
I hear many say: "Whew! GOOD RIDDANCE to 2021! What a horrible year!" I can't blame them. I've caught myself saying that often this year. It's the first full year in modern times that the entire world has endured a viral pandemic. It has caused a lot of sickness, division, strife, fear, and death. Indeed, there are few who would not wish it over. I'm not sure I want to meet them! But I have a secret: I have not let it dominate my life. And, in fact, it's been a pretty darn good year overall. How can I possibly say that? Am I mad? Perhaps I have a yet-unnamed variant that has has caused my brain to go ka-blooey? What, on earth, could make a person say such a preposterous thing? Do I not pay attention to the news? Do I not care? My dear readers, let me explain. Yes, I watch the news. Intently. Yes, I know people who've gotten COVID and suffered greatly. There have ...